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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Uplifted Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,829 views

    John 12:32 teaches us several truths about Jesus' death on the cross.

    Scripture The year was 30 AD. Thousands of Jewish pilgrims had come to Jerusalem from all over the world for the upcoming Passover feast. Many Jews came to Jerusalem a week before the Passover to ceremonially cleanse themselves and also to prepare for the Passover. Word had spread among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Exodus 4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2022
     | 1,540 views

    Moses objects because he believes that the people would not ACCEPT his word unless he showed them some sign. God gives him the power to work miracles.

    Ex 4:1-5. Moses's rod is turned into a serpent. Ex 4:6-9. His hand is leprous. Ex 4:10-12. He is loath to be sent. Ex 4:13-17. Aaron is appointed to assist him. Ex 4:18-20. Moses departs from Jethro. Ex 4:21-23. God's message to Pharaoh. Ex 4:24-26. Zipporah circumcises her son. Ex ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 20, 2022
     | 3,376 views

    The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a message of 1) Power (Romans 1:16b), 2) Salvation (Romans 1:16c), 3) Faith (Romans 1:16d), and 4) Righteousness (Romans 1:17).

    Romans 1:16–17. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 26, 2020
     | 4,160 views

    Paul presents a superior view of Christ as King with a deep understanding of His death on the cross. Unlike earthly kings, Jesus reigns from a cross. God rules the world from a cross of suffering love.

    Bill stopped in at a small rural general store, looking for a bottle of mustard. The shelves were loaded with salt, bags, and bags of salt. Abe, the merchant, said he had some mustard, but would have to go down to the cellar to find it. So, Bill tagged along with him. There, to his surprise, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Core 52 Week 44 - He Is Risen Indeed! Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020
     | 1,354 views

    Resurrection. What does that even mean? Jesus is our example of what resurrection will be like.

    Core 52 Week 44 - Resurrection You can listen to the audio of this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6238342 Intro: • Two old men had been best friends for years, and they both live to their early 90’s, when one of them suddenly falls deathly ill. His friend comes to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Radical Hyper Grace Series

    Contributed by Alex Galsim on Nov 11, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    Grace is what differs true Christianity from all religions of the world. Grace is not only a lesson, a subject or an attribute of God, grace is the personification of Jesus. Radical Jesus means radical grace.

    WHAT IS RADICAL HYPER GRACE? Introduction: During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods' ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Missionary And The Tuna Fish Sandwich

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Nov 17, 2020
     | 2,623 views

    How are the dead in Christ raised? Especially those who have suffered great trauma in death.

    The Missionary and the Tuna Fish Sandwich Back in the mid 1800’s there was this missionary serving in the darkest of Africa. One day he was out on his circuit going from village to village preaching the Gospel. In one place he had to travel through this very dangerous and heavily wooded ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Servant Leadership: An Option For Businesses, A Mandate For Churches Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020
     | 3,246 views

    The Business world is realising the value of Servant Leadership and accepting that is is profitable. Hoe about Churches?

    Servant Leadership: An Option for Businesses, a Mandate for Churches “Everything rises and falls on Leadership” says Leadership Guru John Maxwell. That is why Businesses invest heavily on Leadership development activities. The Business world has come to realise the benefit of adopting Servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson - Stand In The Face Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 7, 2020
     | 2,161 views

    Second Timothy 1:8–18 encourages Timothy to be brave and protective of his faith. Paul reminds his dear friend Timothy that the Spirit of God grants Christians spiritual power. As a result, they should not be afraid to associate with persecuted brothers and sisters.

    Lesson: STAND IN THE FACE OF REJECTION INTRODUCTION Second Timothy 1:8–18 encourages Timothy to be brave and protective of his faith. Paul reminds his dear friend Timothy that the Spirit of God grants Christians spiritual power. As a result, they should not be afraid to associate with persecuted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Truth Is Marching On

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 7, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,519 views

    The thing we need most in America right now, is under attack, and it is... Truth!

    John 8:31-33 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Jones avatar

    You Cannot Do God’s Work Without God’s Power

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,687 views

    Church, if we’re failing today, is it because we’re not waiting on God’s power? If you need the power of God in your life, Jesus has a word for you.

    “You Cannot Do God’s Work Without God’s power.” Text: “Then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts’” (Zech. 4:6 RSV). Scripture Reading: Zechariah 4:1–10 The words of our text were designed to encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Great Messages Of Encouragement #2: Strength To The Weary

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 15, 2022
     | 3,169 views

    In Isaiah's day Judah was invaded by Assyria, threatened by Babylon and ridden with sin. And yet, Isaiah offers a wonderful message of encouragement: 'they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.' How is that possible?

    Last week we started a series on ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’ in Scripture. Today we’re going to look at a great message of encouragement in Isaiah. It’s at the end of Isaiah 40. Isaiah writes: “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Lions

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2022
     | 2,484 views

    Let's look at the similarities between the dangers Satan poses and the dangers of a roaring lion (Material adapted from book, When Life is a Zoo, God Still Loves You) For the last illustration need this picture: https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/moody-daniel-lions/

    HoHum: There is a story about a college student who was desperately in need of a summer job. He discovered the local zoo was looking for help. He couldn’t think of a more creative way to spend the summer, but he wasn’t prepared for the job description. When he went to apply, the zookeeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying With Spiritual Intelligence

    Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,826 views

    So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural intelligence in praying rather than praying with spiritual intelligence.

    I want to speak to you about praying with spiritual intelligence. This is one of the prayer manners we must understand as we develop in the school of prayer. Spiritual intelligence is superior to Natural intelligence So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Dead Theologians

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2023
     | 979 views

    Not all dead theologians are in the grave.

    You can quote the written Word of God from Genesis to Revelation and go to Hell. You can have the Living Word of God, Jesus, and go to Heaven. Unless you are filled with the Holy Spirit of God who gives life to the written Word, you will go to Heaven defeated and fruitless while giving the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist